Botanical Perfume & Imaginarium

In the fullness of summer, on this full corn moon, and particularly in this weird time, we are (mostly) all of us deep into treasuring the moment. Loving our loved ones. Savoring fresh berries and days that stretch long into nights filled with cricket song drifting through open windows. Leaning into doing what we love. But also wondering about the future and trying not to ponder too much. More than ever I see that universe wants me to stay in the present. And I’m here. I

From the edge of the dance floor at the Masquerade Ball, Missy’s ears prick up,  “It’s Missy!  I know that dog!  She’s a dog worth petting again!”  Missy’s first visit to the New York Faerie Festival, or any festival, and she’s made friends with faeries, trolls, goblins & wizards within the realm of the fae. Missy strikes a pose in the Walk of Frame And what a festival!  Abundant enchantment; music & dancing all day… Downloading faerie tunes through his antlers Dancing to the

Magnolia Can you feel it?  The pulsation of energy and expansion.  Summer is a time of unfurling and ripening, an outward – yang season.   A genial time for delighting in the company of others and for self-expression. Lime Blossom victorian ladies gone fae!  This reminds me of a circus contortion blog – click here to read it! unicorn mug! To connect with this genial and expansive energy, find some time to honor your connection with the sun and the start of summer.  Be quietly

Sprawled under the hydrangea bushes.  Late spring only, but the heat says otherwise, sayin’ summer already.  There is Lulu, reflecting momentarily on the turn of event.  The event?   Gettin’ with your gnomies…  At the Maryland Faerie Festival. Thoughts and images flood…  Remembrances…  Treasures… First, to commune with the faeries tenting is key…  For in the tent you hear the faerie wild rites surging and glittery faerie glam seeps through the zippy fabric into dreams. New Gn

Singing Soul in Yellow and Green Yellow singing faerie joy Light inside and bright employ The summer’s song all in your heart Makes loss or sadness fast depart. ~ Doreen Stelton There is such a feeling by late August.  Creamy and bright.  The excitement of the spring blooms have mellowed and the verdancy of summer is familiarly sweet.  Cicadas, crickets, and birds serenade.  Even when feeling the slightest bit low, just lie on the beautiful earth and listen and breathe.  Soa

We need more beauty, and liberation!  I know I always and ever do.  Having an opportunity for both I escaped to Koehler, Wisconsin.  Exploring an Austrian mansion plunked down in the woods with a wildflower prarie  for a backyard cozied inside a loopsy curve in the Sheboygen River.  Called River Bend, built by Koehler as his Governor’s house. The inspiration for the mansion was this Shakespeare quote, “Tongues in trees, books in the running brooks.” I spent my time meditating

Summer Blooming I made this flower faerie! Fairies, arouse! Mix with your song Harplet and pipe, Thrilling and clear. Swarm on the boughs! Chant in a throng! Morning is ripe, Waiting to hear. -William Allingham Today’s Faerie is a summery flower faerie.  Now is the time to let your spirit blossom like summer flower.   (Perhaps you are in a wintry zone now- if so bring a summer feel to your heart.)   Wear something flowery or bright, gentleman this includes you!  Take s